India’s Soleos Energy, in partnership with Melci Holdings, has started building a 200 MW solar plant in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The project cost is estimated at $200 million.
Soleos Energy is a solar EPC solutions provider based in India, and Melci Holdings is a DRC-based electrical engineering firm.
The solar park, a joint venture between Soleos and Melci, will provide clean, reliable electricity to over a million residents. The project is also set to reduce 300,000 tons of CO2 emissions annually, contributing to global sustainability efforts.
The solar park will supply electricity under a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with SNEL (Société Nationale d’Électricité), ensuring long-term energy security for the DRC. The project is expected to create over 2,000 jobs during construction and more than 500 permanent jobs once operational.
The 200 MW solar project will be completed by late 2026.
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